Senior Technical Writer

Leidos Holdings Inc

Alexandria, VA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$82,550–$149,225 Per Year
SKILLS
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Best Practices, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Content Management, Content Management Systems (CMS), Cross-Functional, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Data Analysis, Documentation, Editing, Emerging Technology, English Language, Government, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information Technology Software, Internet Security, Knowledge Base, Knowledge Management, Knowledge Management Systems, Legal, Materials Management, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Word, Onboarding, Online Training, Operational Strategy, Operations Processes, Organizational Skills, Product Planning, Quality Assurance, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Engineering, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Style Guide, Support Documentation, System Architecture, Systems Engineering, Technical Delivery, Technical Editing, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Top Secret Clearance, United States Department of Defense (DoD), Writing Skills
LOCATION
Alexandria, VA
POSTED
30+ days ago

This Department of War enterprise data and analytics program delivers mission-critical capabilities that enable leaders across the Department to make faster, better-informed decisions using trusted data at scale. Leidos Digital Modernization sector is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Writer to support the delivery, enhancement, and adoption of enterprise data and analytics products used across multiple DoD organizations.

In this role, you will work alongside government partners, engineers, and other industry teammates to translate operational and strategic requirements into scalable, production-ready solutions. You will contribute directly to product planning, execution, and continuous improvementhelping ensure capabilities are delivered efficiently, aligned to mission priorities, and positioned for sustained success.

This position offers the opportunity to work on a high-visibility, enterprise program at the intersection of data, analytics, and emerging AI technologies. Ideal candidates are motivated by mission impact, comfortable operating in complex stakeholder environments, and interested in building deep domain expertise while delivering capabilities with real-world national security outcomes.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Develop, edit, and maintain technical documentation including system guides, SOPs, user manuals, and operational procedures.

  • Create and maintain documentation supporting DevSecOps pipelines, system architecture, and software lifecycle processes .

  • Translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise, and user-friendly documentation.

  • Collaborate with engineers, developers, cybersecurity teams, and product owners to gather and validate technical content.

  • Support development of training materials, onboarding guides, and knowledge base content.

  • Ensure documentation is accurate, consistent, and aligned with program standards and requirements.

  • Maintain documentation repositories and ensure content is properly organized and accessible.

  • Support version control and updates to documentation as systems and processes evolve.

  • Ensure compliance with formatting, accessibility (e.g., Section 508), and documentation standards.

  • Participate in reviews and quality assurance of technical deliverables and documentation artifacts.

  • Support audit readiness by maintaining complete and traceable documentation sets.

  • Assist in developing templates, style guides, and documentation best practices.

  • Participate in SAFe ceremonies as needed to align documentation with Agile delivery cycles.

  • Basic Qualifications:

  • Active Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

  • Bachelors degree in Technical Writing, Communications, English, Information Systems, or related discipline and 812 years of relevant experience OR Masters degree in a related field and 610 years of relevant experience.

  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in technical writing or a related field.

  • Experience developing technical documentation in IT, software, or engineering environments.

  • Experience working with documentation tools (e.g., MS Word, Confluence, SharePoint, or similar platforms).

  • Experience translating technical information into user-focused documentation.

  • Experience in stakeholder engagement and customer relationship management.

  • Ability to design and maintain online training materials and knowledge management systems.

  • Strong writing, editing, and communication skills.

  • Experience working in cross-functional, technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Active TS/SCI clearance.

  • Experience supporting DoD or Federal programs.

  • Experience documenting data platforms, analytics tools, or AI/ML systems.

  • Experience supporting DevSecOps, cloud, or system engineering environments.

  • Familiarity with knowledge management systems and content management platforms.

  • Experience with documentation standards and accessibility compliance (e.g., Section 508).

  • Relevant certifications in technical writing or communications.

  • Experience with cloud-based data and analytics systems.

  • Experience with content management systems (CMS).

  • Familiarity with AI capabilities for knowledge management.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

May 14, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $82,550.00 - $149,225.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About the Company

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Leidos Holdings Inc

SAIC is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's digital transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, IT modernization, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions. We are a team of 26,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.1 billion. For more information, visit saic.com.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
FOUNDED
2013
WEBSITE
https://jobs.saic.com/